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Being accountable in a relationship means taking ownership of your actions and how they affect your partner, and it's a skill that gets easier with practice. If you want to learn how to be more accountable in your relationship, we're here to help. Keep reading to learn everything you need to know so that you can cultivate a relationship defined by trust, vulnerability, and respect.
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Supatra Tovar, PsyD, RDDr. Supatra Tovar is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (PSY #31949), Registered Dietitian, Fitness Expert, and the Owner of Dr. Supatra Tovar and Associates. Dr. Tovar has worked in the fields of health education, clinical dietetics, and psychology. With over 25 years of holistic wellness experience, she practices Holistic Health Psychotherapy. She combines her psychology, diet, and fitness knowledge to help those struggling with depression, weight gain, eating disorders, life transitions, and relationships. Dr. Tovar holds a BA in Environmental Biology from The University of Colorado Boulder, an MS in Nutrition Science from California State University, Los Angeles, and a PsyD in Clinical Health Psychology from Alliant International University, Los Angeles.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist (PSY #31949)Keep your word. If you make plans, keep them, since there’s nothing that engenders trust more than being reliable. Also, don't lie, even if you will never be found out. Strive to be honest and open at all times. - QuestionWhat does accountability look like in marriage?Supatra Tovar, PsyD, RDDr. Supatra Tovar is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (PSY #31949), Registered Dietitian, Fitness Expert, and the Owner of Dr. Supatra Tovar and Associates. Dr. Tovar has worked in the fields of health education, clinical dietetics, and psychology. With over 25 years of holistic wellness experience, she practices Holistic Health Psychotherapy. She combines her psychology, diet, and fitness knowledge to help those struggling with depression, weight gain, eating disorders, life transitions, and relationships. Dr. Tovar holds a BA in Environmental Biology from The University of Colorado Boulder, an MS in Nutrition Science from California State University, Los Angeles, and a PsyD in Clinical Health Psychology from Alliant International University, Los Angeles.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist (PSY #31949)Accountability includes communicating effectively. Your relationship can improve greatly if you take more time to listen rather than speak. Reflect back what you hear to make sure your partner feels heard. This can go a long way to increasing trust and accountability.
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- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/lib/top-tips-for-setting-goals-and-priorities
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/relationships/trust-and-vulnerability-in-relationships
- ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/relationships-communication/relationship-help.htm
- ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/relationships-communication/relationship-help.htm
- ↑ https://selfcompassion.web.unc.edu/what-is-self-compassion/
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/life-refracted/201704/52-ways-show-i-love-you-accepting-responsibility
- ↑ https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/psychotherapy/about/pac-20384616
- ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/relationships-communication/relationship-help.htm
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